SEPTEMBER REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 6:00 PM

PLATTSMOUTH

ADMINISTRATION CENTER

1912 OLD HIGHWAY 34

PLATTSMOUTH, NE 68048

 

1.  Call Meeting to Order - This regular meeting of the Plattsmouth Community Schools Board of Education is called to order on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM in the Plattsmouth Community Schools Administration Center Boardroom at 1912 Old Hwy. 34, Plattsmouth, NE.

 

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 PM

 

2.  Acknowledge Open Meetings Law posted on the wall in the boardroom.

 

3.  Publication of Meeting - Notice of the meeting was published in the Sept. 9, 2024 edition of The Daily Record and posted on Sept. 6, 2024, in the display case outside the administration center, at the Plattsmouth location of the U.S. Postal Service, and on the district website at www.pcsd.org.

 

4.  Pledge of Allegiance

 

5.  Roll Call: Allen, Foster, Harvey, Muller, Shuey, Siemonsma, Tesarek-Parsons, Winters, Woracek

 

6.  Motion to excuse absences

 

Motion to excuse Foster’s and Tesarek-Parsons absences by Harvey and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

7.  Consent Agenda

7.1. Agenda

7.2. Minutes of the August 12, 2024 Regular Meeting

7.3. Treasurer’s Report

7.4. Review of the Control Budget

7.5. Claim and transfer in the amount of: $771,410.88 Prepaids: $27,518.23

7.6. The administration recommends the hiring of elementary school nurse Jeanne Carnaby, effective Sept. 10, 2024, for the 2024-2025 contract year.

7.7. The administration recommends the hiring of middle school science teacher CJ Wiseman, effective Jan. 6, 2025, for the 2024-2025 contract year.

 

Motion by Winters and second by Siemonsma. Motion passed 7-0.

 

8.  Public Forum: Reception of Delegates - A time limit of three minutes will be set for individual speakers on a given topic. A total time limit of thirty minutes will be set for all speakers on a given topic, with an effort to provide equal time for pros, cons, and neutral opinions. While the public forum is an opportunity for members of the public to speak during the meeting, there will not be back-and-forth discussions between members of the public and Board of Education members.

 

No one addressed the Board.

 

9.  Early Childhood/Head Start Report

 

Juli Beck addressed the board for an update regarding the Early Childhood Center. The school’s name is getting updated to Cass County Head Start Preschool. She went over new Head Start program standards that came out in August. Information regarding a new grant being written was provided. A timeline for implementing these changes was explained. Correction on the September Board Minutes: It states, “The school’s name is getting updated to Cass County Head Start Preschool.” However, the name is not getting changed. According to the new program standards, Head Start is now called ‘Head Start Preschool’.

 

10.    Operations Committee report

 

Winters provided an update regarding the recent committee meeting. He talked about the water leak at the concession stand, the sprinkler system at the Middle School, and changes to the Middle School football field. A new High School sign has been installed. Water issues in the buildings were addressed. The internet issues at the Early Childhood Center were discussed. Handicap equipment and a special needs van are in talks about being purchased.

 

11.    Finance Committee Report

 

Siemonsma provided an update regarding the recent committee meeting. There is a meeting on Monday, September 23, 2024, for important information regarding finances and the budget.

 

12.    Committee on American Civics Report

 

Shuey provided an update regarding the recent committee meeting. He talked about the seven- year curriculum cycle. NWEA state testing results are coming out soon. Preschool enrollment to keep kids held back in preschool is on stand-by unless PECC has more room. Discussed school colors and uniforms.

 

13.    Negotiations Committee Report

 

No report was given at this time.

 

14.    Recess (approximately 5-10 minutes) at the discretion of the President

 

No recess was called.

 

15.    Celebration of Excellence

 

The class of 2029 won first place in Parade Float in the main parade.

 

16.    Administration Reports

16.1.     Superintendent’s Report

Dr. Hasty addressed the board regarding exit interviews with recent staff leaving the district.

16.2.     High School Principal’s Report

16.3.     Middle School Principal’s Report

16.4.     Elementary Principal’s Report

16.5.     Early Childhood/Head Start Report

16.6.     Special Education Report

16.7.     Instructional Services Report

 

17.    Action Items

17.1.     Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of Policy 1050 Access to Records.

 

Motion by Winters and second by Muller. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.2.     Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of 1210 Title IX Discrimination.

 

Motion by Muller and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.3.     Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of Policy 5013 Preschool Enrollment.

 

Motion by Muller and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.4.     Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the first reading of Policy Series 7000 New Construction (Operations Committee).

 

Motion by Muller and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.5.     Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of Policy 8240 Membership in School Board Associations.

 

Motion by Winters and second by Muller. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.6.     Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the final reading of Policy 8346 Public Participation at Board Meetings.

 

Motion by Muller and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.7.     Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve a trip request for Girls and Boys Wrestling to Council Bluffs, IA on Dec. 13-14, 2024.

 

Motion by Muller and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.8.     Discuss, consider, and take all action to dispose of old KitchenAid mixers.

 

Motion by Muller and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.9.     Discuss, consider, and take all action to dispose of outdated Middle School curriculum textbooks.

 

Motion by Muller and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.10.   Discuss, consider, and take all action to dispose of obsolete Industrial Tech materials at PCMS.

 

Motion by Muller and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.11.   Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve a proposal in the amount of $24,700 from Professional Heating and Air, Inc. for water treatment equipment, chemicals, and monitoring at Plattsmouth High School.

 

Motion by Muller and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

17.12.   Discuss, consider, and take all action to approve the 2024-2025 Handbooks.

 

Motion by Muller and second by Winters. Motion passed 7-0.

 

18.    Announcements

18.1.     Joint Public Hearing: 6:15 PM on Thu., Sept. 19, 2024, at the Cass County Courthouse, 346 Main St., Plattsmouth, NE 68048

18.2.     Special Meeting at 6:00 PM on Mon., Sept. 23, 2024, at the PCS Administration Center to:

1.    Hold a Tax Request Hearing,

2.    Hold a Budget Hearing, AND

3.    Approve the 2024-2025 Budget and Tax Request

18.3.     Next regular meeting: 6:00 PM on Mon., Oct. 14, 2024

18.4.     Homecoming parade on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, with a Homecoming game on Friday, September 13, 2024.

 

19.    ADJOURNMENT

 

Motion to adjourn at 7:40 PM. Passed 7-0 with a motion by Allen and a second by Muller.

 

20.    *Closed Session: If, during the course of the meeting, discussion of any items on the agenda should be held in a closed meeting, the board will conduct a closed meeting in accordance with the Nebraska Open Meeting Act.

 

21.    *Sequence of Agenda: The sequence of the agenda topics is subject to change at the discretion of the board.

 

Chairperson

Superintendent

 

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